Can benadryl cause a rash

Question 1

Time to time i get itchy rashes around my joints. i can go a year without it happening. benadryl (diphenhydramine) helps it to go away. any ideas what could cause this?

Answer

Depends: This could be a reaction to a soap or laundry detergent. You may want to avoid TIDE and ALL. this could also be a sign of arthritis if you have the... Read More

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Question 2

Taking allegra in the day and benadryl (diphenhydramine) at night for rash from johnson's oil. can either cause rash? if so, what are other alternatives?

Answer

Cortaid (hydrocortisone): Antihistamines don't help much with rashes due to contact allergens. You'll do much better with 1% Hydrocortisone cream applied twice daily until a fe... Read More

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Question 3

Can bacterial food poisoning cause a red blotchy rash that doesnt clear up, even with benadryl (diphenhydramine). what is the rash...what do i do?

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Yes. From toxin: Bacterial stomach and intestinal infections often cause rashes. The rash is a result of toxin production from the bacteria. Some staphylococcal infec... Read More

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Other considerations: I agree that this could be related to an infection. If the rash is associated with any respiratory or swallowing difficulty this may be a severe aller... Read More

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Question 4

Can augmentin cause a hive type of rash? happened on 5th day. rash that comes and goes.red spots. responds to benadryl (diphenhydramine) and or zyrtec.

Answer

Yes: It is likely that you have a new onset allergy to penicillin. Stop the Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) and contact the prescriber. At some ... Read More

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Question 5

Why do i get an itchy red flushing rash when i get hot or am in a hot environment for even short (less than 30) periods of time. what could cause this?? allergy meds (benadryl and vistaril) stop the itching but i still have red and hot skin for hours

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Where?: If the rash is confined to your face or neck, it may be from rosacea. If it is generalized, then cholinergic urticaria ( when small hives develop aft... Read More

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Question 6

Taking allegra and benadryl (diphenhydramine) for itchy rash from johnson's oil.also using hydrocortisone cream.can the meds cause diarrhea? how long should i take them

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Meds side effects: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or Allegra can occasionally cause diarrhea. These medications can be taken for symptomatic relief (if no symptoms, you migh... Read More

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Question 7

Iitchy, red rash on legs caused by spandex/polyester leggings. treating w/ benadryl (diphenhydramine) & hydrocortisone cream, but rash is spreading to arms and ears..

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Take oral benadryl (diphenhydramine): don't use the topical benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream. Take oral benadryl (diphenhydramine). 50mg is usually ok but it will make you sleepy. See you... Read More

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Question 8

Can benadryl (diphenhydramine) help with rashes?

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Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can help: With some types of rashes and associated itching. It depends on the type of rash.

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Question 9

What does benadryl (diphenhydramine) do for rashes?

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Benadryl (diphenhydramine): Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is an antihistamine drug that prevents itching caused by a rash. It has no direct effect on a rash and may cause the rash t... Read More

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Question 10

Why do you take benadryl (diphenhydramine) for rashes when it doesn't say helps rashes?

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Benadryl (diphenhydramine): It helps rashes that are caused by allergy or it also helps with itching. Medicines are often used for problems beyond what the company advertises or... Read More

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Can benadryl cause a rash

Time to time i get itchy rashes around my joints. i can go a year without it happening. benadryl (diphenhydramine) helps it to go away. any ideas what could cause this?

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Taking allegra in the day and benadryl (diphenhydramine) at night for rash from johnson's oil. can either cause rash? if so, what are other alternatives?

Can bacterial food poisoning cause a red blotchy rash that doesnt clear up, even with benadryl (diphenhydramine). what is the rash...what do i do?

Can augmentin cause a hive type of rash? happened on 5th day. rash that comes and goes.red spots. responds to benadryl (diphenhydramine) and or zyrtec.

Why do i get an itchy red flushing rash when i get hot or am in a hot environment for even short (less than 30) periods of time. what could cause this?? allergy meds (benadryl and vistaril) stop the itching but i still have red and hot skin for hours

Taking allegra and benadryl (diphenhydramine) for itchy rash from johnson's oil.also using hydrocortisone cream.can the meds cause diarrhea? how long should i take them

Iitchy, red rash on legs caused by spandex/polyester leggings. treating w/ benadryl (diphenhydramine) & hydrocortisone cream, but rash is spreading to arms and ears..

Can benadryl (diphenhydramine) help with rashes?

What does benadryl (diphenhydramine) do for rashes?

Why do you take benadryl (diphenhydramine) for rashes when it doesn't say helps rashes?

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